Illustrated Architecture Dictionary
Illustrated Architecture Dictionary
Eaves
EEVES
That part of a sloping roof that overhangs the wallSoffit: The underside of an architectural structure such as overhanging eaves
Slight eave overhangs, boxed with modillions, dentils, or classical moldings, are found in Colonial Revival, Neoclassical, Beaux Arts Classical, Federal, Georgian Revival, Classical Revival, Italian Renaissance Revival styles
Slight eave overhangs, open, not boxed, are found in Stick and Gothic Revival styles
Slight eave overhangs, with brackets, are found in Second Empire, Italianate styles
Slight eave overhangs, with wide band of trim below, are found in Greek Revival style
Wide eave overhangs, boxed without brackets, are found in the Prairie style
Wide eave overhangs, boxed with brackets, are found in Italianate, Italian Renaissance Revival, Prairie styles
Wide eave overhangs, open, not boxed, are found in Arts & Crafts style
Flared eaves are found in Prairie, Stick, Arts & Crafts styles
Examples from Buffalo architecture:Other examples:
- Illustration above: Hamlin House
- Root Building
- Martin House
- Martin House Complex Pergola
- Coatsworth House
- 70 Hawkins, HAMBURG
- 172 Summer St.
- ScheideMantel House
- Engine #15 Fire Station
- 232 Crescent Avenue
- 371 Depew Ave.
